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Mary

Female · Young · 1 year

Mary * 2025 Mary was found in Niederzissen with her four kittens in a wooded area behind the waste management facility. She was half starved but still took excellent care of her little ones. We were able to secure the mother Mary and the three kittens after a night-long capture operation. Mary is now spayed, dewormed, and chipped. She is slowly settling into her new home, is still very anxious, and will need some time to adjust to her new home. But she is very social and could learn from a tame second cat that there are also loving people. Our caregivers are slowly getting close to her, but it will certainly be a long way for Mary to gain trust. Cat House Schalkenbach

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Mary * 2025 Mary wurde in Niederzissen mit ihren vier Babys in einem Waldstück hinter dem Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb gefunden. Sie war halb verhungert und kümmerte sich trotzdem hervorragend um ihre Kleinen. Die Mutter Mary und die drei Babys konnten wir nach nächtelangen Fangaktionen sichern. Mary ist jetzt kastriert, entwurmt und gechipt. Im neuen Cathome lebt sie sich langsam ein, ist noch sehr ängstlich und wird auch im neuen Zuhause eine Weile brauchen bis sie angekommen ist. Aber sie ist sehr sozial und könnte von einer zahmen Zweitkatze lernen, das es auch liebevolle Menschen gibt. Unsere Streichler kommen so langsam an sie heran, aber es ist sicherlich noch ein langer Weg bis Mary Vertrauen gefasst hat. Katzenhaus Schalkenbach

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Schalkenbach
Shelter
Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V.
Living with Mary
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. · Schalkenbach

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Mary home

What you'll need for Mary in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Mary

What life with Mary looks like

Mary is a young adult cat waiting at Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. in Schalkenbach.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Schalkenbach, Germany browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mary, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mary?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mary on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mary if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Mary already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Mary isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Katzenschutzfreunde Rhein-Ahr-Eifel e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mary and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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